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Hurd at FedExField in 2018
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Nickname(s)	Swift
Rated at	Light middleweight
Height	5 ft 11.5 in
Reach	78 in
Born	(1990-08-31) August 31, 1990 (age 34) Accokeek, Maryland, U.S.
Stance	Orthodox
Boxing record
Total fights	30
Wins	25
Wins by KO	17
Losses	4
Draws	1

Jarrett Hurd (born August 31, 1990) is a former American professional boxer. He was a world champion in the light middleweight division. He held the WBA (Super), IBF, and IBO titles from 2017 to 2019. In September 2019, The Ring magazine ranked him as the second-best active light middleweight boxer in the world.

Jarrett Hurd's Boxing Journey
Professional Boxing Record
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Jarrett Hurd's Boxing Journey

Early Life and Amateur Fights

Jarrett Hurd grew up in Accokeek, Maryland. He went to Gwynn Park High School. As an amateur boxer, he had a record of 32 wins and 8 losses in 40 fights. This was a good start, but he wasn't a huge star yet.

Starting His Professional Career

Even though he wasn't a famous amateur, Jarrett Hurd was seen as a promising boxer. He had his first professional fight in September 2012. He won his first 16 fights in a row!

His first big TV fight was against Frank Galarza. Hurd started slowly but then took control. He used his jab and moved well. The referee stopped the fight in the sixth round, giving Hurd a TKO win. A boxing expert, Steve Farhood, praised Hurd's great performance.

In May 2016, Hurd fought former Olympian Óscar Molina. This fight was part of a big boxing event. Hurd won by TKO in the tenth round. He even knocked Molina down in the first round with an uppercut.

Later that year, Hurd was set to fight Jorge Cota. But Cota had to pull out due to surgery. Jo Jo Dan stepped in to fight Hurd instead. Hurd won this fight too, with a TKO in the sixth round. He used strong combinations to overwhelm Dan.

Becoming a World Champion

Winning the IBF Title

On February 25, 2017, Jarrett Hurd fought Tony Harrison for the vacant IBF light middleweight title. Hurd won the title by TKO in the ninth round. He struggled a bit early on, but Harrison couldn't handle Hurd's power as the fight went on. Hurd knocked Harrison down with a right hook, and Harrison couldn't continue.

First Title Defense Against Austin Trout

Hurd's first defense of his IBF title was against former world champion Austin Trout. The fight happened on October 14, 2017. Trout started well, using his jab and moving around. But Hurd started to land powerful punches. The fight became a tough brawl. Hurd seemed strong, even when Trout hit him. Trout's eye started to swell. After the tenth round, Trout's team stopped the fight to protect him. This was the first time Trout had been stopped in his professional career.

Becoming a Unified Champion

Unifying Titles Against Erislandy Lara

On April 7, 2018, Jarrett Hurd had a huge fight against Erislandy Lara. Lara was the WBA (Super) and IBO champion. This fight was to unify the titles, meaning the winner would hold more than one world championship belt.

Hurd won the fight by a close split decision after 12 rounds. It was a very exciting fight! In the final round, Hurd knocked Lara down with a left hook. This knockdown was the key moment that helped Hurd win. Lara was a skilled counter-puncher, while Hurd used his strength to land powerful shots. With this win, Hurd became a unified light middleweight champion. He joined a special group of boxers who held multiple titles in his weight class.

After the fight, Lara wanted a rematch, but Hurd decided to move on. He wanted to try and become the undisputed champion, holding all the major belts.

Defending Against Jason Welborn

In June 2018, Hurd had shoulder surgery. He returned to the ring on December 1, 2018, to defend his titles against British boxer Jason Welborn. Hurd won by knockout in the fourth round. Welborn started aggressively, but Hurd landed a hard body shot that dropped Welborn. Welborn couldn't get up in time, and the referee stopped the fight. After the fight, another champion, Jermell Charlo, came into the ring, suggesting he wanted to fight Hurd next.

Losing the Titles to Julian Williams

Hurd's next title defense was on May 11, 2019, against Julian Williams. This was another very exciting fight. Williams fought aggressively and even knocked Hurd down in the second round. Williams outboxed Hurd in many parts of the fight. All three judges scored the fight for Williams, giving Hurd his first professional loss. Hurd lost his WBA (Super), IBF, and IBO light middleweight titles.

After the World Titles

Comeback Fight Against Francisco Santana

On January 25, 2020, Jarrett Hurd had his comeback fight against Francisco Santana. Hurd showed a new style, fighting more from a distance. He dominated the fight and even knocked Santana down in the last round. Hurd won by a unanimous decision.

Fight Against Luis Arias

On June 6, 2021, Hurd fought Luis Arias. Hurd knocked Arias down in the ninth round. However, Arias won the fight by a split decision.

Final Fight and Retirement

Jarrett Hurd's last fight was on March 1, 2025, against Johan Gonzalez. The fight took place at the Barclays Center in New York. Hurd lost this fight by a split decision. After this match, Jarrett Hurd announced his retirement from professional boxing.

Professional Boxing Record

Professional record summary
30 fights	25 wins	4 losses
By knockout	17	1
By decision	8	3
Draws	1

No.	Result	Record	Opponent	Type	Round, time	Date	Location	Notes
30	Loss	25–4–1	Johan Gonzalez	SD	10	Mar 1, 2025	Barclays Center, New York City, New York U.S.
29	Draw	25–3–1	Jeison Rosario	SD	10	Aug 21, 2024	ProBox TV Events Center, Plant City, Florida, U.S.
28	Win	25–3	Tyi Edmonds	RTD	4 (8), 3:00	Dec 8, 2023	Wind Creek Bethlehem, Bethlehem, Pennsylvania, U.S.
27	Loss	24–3	José Armando Reséndiz	TKO	10 (10), 0:05	Mar 4, 2023	Toyota Arena, Ontario, California, U.S.
26	Loss	24–2	Luis Arias	SD	10	Jun 6, 2021	Hard Rock Stadium, Miami, Florida, U.S.
25	Win	24–1	Francisco Santana	UD	10	Jan 25, 2020	Barclays Center, New York City, New York, U.S.
24	Loss	23–1	Julian Williams	UD	12	May 11, 2019	EagleBank Arena, Fairfax, Virginia, U.S.	Lost WBA (Super), IBF, and IBO light middleweight titles
23	Win	23–0	Jason Welborn	KO	4 (12), 1:55	Dec 1, 2018	Staples Center, Los Angeles, California, U.S.	Retained WBA (Super), IBF, and IBO light middleweight titles
22	Win	22–0	Erislandy Lara	SD	12	Apr 7, 2018	The Joint, Paradise, Nevada, U.S.	Retained IBF light middleweight title; Won WBA (Super) and IBO light middleweight titles
21	Win	21–0	Austin Trout	RTD	10 (12), 3:00	Oct 14, 2017	Barclays Center, New York City, New York, U.S.	Retained IBF light middleweight title
20	Win	20–0	Tony Harrison	TKO	9 (12), 2:24	Feb 25, 2017	Legacy Arena, Birmingham, Alabama, U.S.	Won vacant IBF light middleweight title
19	Win	19–0	Jo Jo Dan	TKO	6 (10), 1:08	Nov 12, 2016	Liacouras Center, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
18	Win	18–0	Óscar Molina	TKO	10 (10), 2:02	Jun 25, 2016	Barclays Center, New York City, New York, U.S.
17	Win	17–0	Frank Galarza	TKO	6 (10), 0:59	Nov 14, 2015	The Joint, Paradise, Nevada, U.S.
16	Win	16–0	Jeff Lentz	TKO	7 (8), 2:59	Aug 14, 2015	Prudential Center, Newark, New Jersey, U.S.
15	Win	15–0	Eric Mitchell	TKO	3 (8), 2:07	Apr 18, 2015	Valley Forge Casino Resort, Valley Forge, Pennsylvania, U.S.
14	Win	14–0	Emmanuel Sanchez	MD	6	Dec 5, 2014	Harrah's Philadelphia, Chester, Pennsylvania, U.S.
13	Win	13–0	Terry Cade	KO	1 (6), 2:39	Nov 1, 2014	DAR Constitution Hall, Washington, D.C., U.S.
12	Win	12–0	Joshua Robertson	TKO	1 (6), 1:51	Jun 13, 2014	Rosecroft Raceway, Fort Washington, Maryland, U.S.
11	Win	11–0	Chris Chatman	SD	6	Jan 17, 2014	Rosecroft Raceway, Fort Washington, Maryland, U.S.
10	Win	10–0	George Armenta	KO	2 (6), 0:11	Dec 6, 2013	Rosecroft Raceway, Fort Washington, Maryland, U.S.
9	Win	9–0	Frank Gedeon	UD	6	Oct 18, 2013	Rosecroft Raceway, Fort Washington, Maryland, U.S.
8	Win	8–0	Issa Coulibaly	KO	3 (4), 1:59	Aug 10, 2013	Convention Center, Washington D.C., U.S.
7	Win	7–0	Joshua Burns	TKO	2 (6), 2:39	Jul 13, 2013	Rosecroft Raceway, Fort Washington, Maryland, U.S.
6	Win	6–0	Greg Hackett	UD	6	Apr 20, 2013	The Show Place Arena, Upper Marlboro, Maryland, U.S.
5	Win	5–0	Thomas Baldwin	UD	4	Mar 2, 2013	Rosecroft Raceway, Fort Washington, Maryland, U.S.
4	Win	4–0	Trenton Titsworth	UD	4	Jan 13, 2013	Rosecroft Raceway, Fort Washington, Maryland, U.S.
3	Win	3–0	Anthony Jones	KO	1 (4), 1:09	Dec 8, 2012	Convention Center, Washington D.C., U.S.
2	Win	2–0	Coy Lanbert	KO	4 (4), 2:08	Nov 3, 2012	Convention Center, Washington D.C., U.S.
1	Win	1–0	Mike Arnold	TKO	1 (4), 1:30	Sep 29, 2012	Convention Center, Washington, D.C., U.S.